Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2000 BMW 540i has 2 recalls, 31 complaints.
2
Recalls
31
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
19V015000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Spo...
00V048000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2000 BMW 540i.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The audio suddenly stops and my turn signals also stop working. When this happens when I'm in traff... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Car had sat for about a week since I had driven it. I opened the driver door, inserted the key, and ... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I needed to move the car after it was sitting for about 3 weeks. It would not start due to the batte... |
| Dec 11, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD... |
| Oct 22, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED,... |
| Jun 10, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE ENGIN... |
| Nov 15, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WIRING HARNESS IN LOOM AT CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY AND TRUNK LID IS SHOWING CRACKED WIRES WHICH CAN L... |
| Nov 30, 2011 | STEERING | LUCKY I WAS STOPPED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. MY ENGINE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND CUT OUT. I WENT TO RESTA... |
| Oct 27, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LIKE 80% OF OWNERS OF BMW 540I, 740I, 740IL, X5 OWNERS FROM YEARS 1999-2003 SUFFER FROM FACTORY DEFE... |
| Feb 27, 2011 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN ROAD DEBRIS ... |
| Nov 17, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH IN THE DRIVEW... |
| Oct 14, 2010 | AIR BAGS | BOUGHT A BMW WITH THE AIRBAG SIGN ON FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP. *TR |
| Oct 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE FIRE: ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT WIRES OVERHEATED AND CAUSED WIRES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO B... |
| Feb 8, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE TRACTION DID NOT HOLD OR CO... |
| Mar 28, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2000 BMW 540I (E39). MY CAR WAS IN A PRISTINE CONDITION, AND ALL OF SUDDEN, THE "ENGINE FA... |
| Jan 10, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 540I. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN T... |
| Dec 23, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS MOVING MY CAR IN ORDER TO PARK IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. THE CAR STARTED THEN COMPLETE FAILURE. THE C... |
| Feb 8, 2005 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT R... |
| Feb 6, 2005 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DRIVERS AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT R... |
| Apr 20, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE T... |